Chris Alvarez
Rio Rico,AZ
Summary
Dynamic foreman with proven expertise in HVAC installation and project management at Pueblo Mechanical And Controls. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and employee training, I consistently ensured on-time project completion while maintaining safety compliance. Recognized for optimizing resource allocation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within teams. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Pueblo Mechanical And Controls
Tucson, AZ
01.2022 - Current
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Performed installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems, including air conditioning units, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and ductwork.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Comfort Systems USA
Tucson, AZ
10.2015 - 12.2022
- Dismantled damaged parts in order to make repairs.
- Installed prefabricated ventilation systems according to blueprints and and or drawings provided by engineers or architects.
- Assisted other tradesmen during installation process when necessary.
- Cleaned up worksite upon completion of projects to ensure safety standards were met.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Fabricated, assembled and installed sheet metal products, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Used various software to develop scale drawings of systems and products.
- Coordinated with other trades, such as plumbing and HVAC, to complete projects efficiently.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Excel Mechanical
Tucson, AZ
08.2010 - 10.2015
- Mounted grilles, registers, diffusers and other related accessories on interior walls and ceilings according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Assisted in the fabrication of sheet metal parts used in the assembly of air handling units.
- Replaced worn out filters on AHUs with new ones according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to accurately install systems according to design requirements.
- Sealed joints between sections of ductwork with mastic sealant or metal-backed tapes.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Performed preventive maintenance on installed systems such as cleaning coils and checking insulation levels.
- Assembled various components such as dampers, diffusers, registers and grills.
- Used various software to develop scale drawings of systems and products.
- Repaired damaged sections of existing ductwork using patching techniques such as soldering or brazing.
- Installed flexible ducting where necessary to reduce vibration noise from air moving through the system.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Measured, cut and bent sheet metal to specified size and shape using hand tools, power tools or machines.
- Connected sections of ductwork together with screws, bolts, rivets or welding equipment.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kino Academy
Nogales, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- HVAC installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Employee training
- Material allocation
- Time management
- Pre-construction planning
- Goal setting
- spanish fluency
- Following instructions
- OSHA compliance
- Safe operating procedures
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Foreman
Pueblo Mechanical And Controls
01.2022 - Current
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Comfort Systems USA
10.2015 - 12.2022
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Excel Mechanical
08.2010 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Kino Academy
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